Cemented Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools / Wood Working Carbide Rings

WC Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools

Description 

Easy Replacement

As we mentioned, carbide-tipped cutting tools are much better than solid carbide options. One of the primary reasons we prefer the former is that it’s easier to replace the tips than it is to buy a whole new tool.

When using solid carbide, it can fracture, which means that you have to find a replacement right away. However, when you have a tipped model instead, all it takes is grinding off the old carbide and renewing with a fresh layer. You can still keep the integrity of the tool intact, and the process is much cheaper in the long run.

Overall, carbide-tipped cutting tools have much lower maintenance costs and issues, which is why they are so effective.

Cleaner Cuts and Finishes

One crucial element of a carbide cutting tool is that the edge is going to stay sharper for longer. Unlike steel that can wear down almost immediately, the carbide won’t break down or start to get dull for a while.

Because it maintains a sharper edge, that also means that you get a cleaner, neater finish. Whether cutting hardwood or metal, having cleaner results will save you both time and money. Rather than having to buff the imperfections out after the fact, your pieces are going to be ready for service almost immediately.

Also, when cutting wood, carbide tools don’t damage the grain as much either. Compared to steel, you are going to get a lot better results with carbide.

Longer Lasting

When you combine the durability of steel with the expert finishing power of carbide, you get a tool that is built to last. We already mentioned that you can replace tips without swapping out for a new tool, so a high-quality carbide-tipped model is going to outlast even the best HSS option.

Once again, the investment for changing over to carbide may seem pricey at first, but you are getting a lot of value in the end, making it a much better choice for any manufacturer.

Specification

CO: 3%-23%

Wc particle size: 0.4-2.0

Strength: 2600-3000

Tungsten Carbide Properties

Weight - The specific gravity of tungsten carbide is from 1-1/2 to 2 times that of carbon steel.
Hot Hardness - With temperature increase to 1400°F, tungsten carbide retains much of its room temperature hardness. At 1400°F, some grades equal the hardness of steels at room temperature.
Tolerances - Many surfaces of even complete parts can be used the way they come from the furnace, “as sintered”, such as mining or drilling compacts. In those parts requiring precision ground accuracy, such as stamping dies, close-tolerance preforms are provided for grinding or EDM.
Methods of Fastening - Tungsten carbide can be fastened to other materials by any of three methods; brazing, epoxy cementing, or mechanical means. Tungsten carbide’s low thermal expansion rate must be carefully considered when preforms are provided for grinding or EDM.

Various grades and tools of different shapes and sizes can be customized according to different needs of customers.